organisers of the Sydney Marathon
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It’s a beautiful medal, and now a little more unique.”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers confirmed that race finishers would still receive the misprinted medals.
“You noticed. We noticed. We’re human. See you in Sydney,”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers concluded an Instagram caption responding to the medal design error.
“Whether it’s a first marathon or a seventh Major, every person who crosses that line has earned something no detail in the artwork could ever take away,”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers emphasized that the error does not diminish participants' achievements.
“Sydney’s place on the world stage and the achievement of every participant who crosses the finish line”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers described the intended symbolic purpose behind the race medal design.
“We’re not going to run from it. It was an unfortunate error, though it’s certainly given everyone something to talk about this weekend, mostly in good humour.”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers addressed the social media discussion surrounding the medal mistake.
“You may also be aware that a little too much international flavour has found its way onto the back of the finishers’ medal,”
organisers of the Sydney Marathon · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Organisers acknowledged an engraving mistake on the back of the race medals in an Instagram post.